Campaigns
Dumfries & Galloway PRESS RELEASE 12/05/2022 Media Contact: Jess Benzie 0300 303 4321 ext 6108 D&G CAS Get Muddy! Dumfries & Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS) staff and volunteers are taking part in Tough Mudder Scotland in July to…
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We have had reports of people receiving calls from people claiming to be from Citizens Advice. We NEVER cold call our clients or the public. We would only ever contact you in relation to your case, or if you have…
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From Citizens Advice Scotland: The Home Office has issued a Factsheet regarding changes made to the immigration system to support British nationals and their families in Ukraine, and Ukrainians in the UK, Ukraine and elsewhere. The Home Office has issued a Factsheet…
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Bright Deal Project has recently been set up by Deaf Action to specifically help the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities throughout Scotland. Find out more at www.deafaction.org/bright-deal
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Dumfries & Galloway PRESS RELEASE 07/03/2022 Media Contact: Carole Benzie 0300 303 4321 ext. 6127 CAMPAIGN TO TACKLE PERSONAL DEBT CRISIS IN DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY Dumfries & Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS) is launching a new campaign aimed at…
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Our annual report tells a story of a very successful year despite a difficult year. It contains statistics including client financial gains, case studies, volunteer and staff profiles and client testimonials which demonstrate the hard work and contribution of our staff and volunteers.…
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that the Scottish Child Payment will be doubled to £20 per week per child from April 2022. There are more than 106,000 children aged under 6 currently living in households that receive payments. The payment…
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The Scottish Government’s next benefit, Adult Disability Payment, will open for new applications in pilot areas from 21 March 2022.Adults of working age with a disability or health condition, who are not already in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)…
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D&G Citizens Advice launches bid to help local people with soaring energy bills. Dumfries & Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS) is joining other bureaux across Scotland to help people with soaring energy bills this winter. The Big Energy Saving…
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D&G HandyVan are based in Lockerbie but cover the whole of the Dumfries and Galloway region and are funded to provide the Small Repair and Home Support Service. The Scottish Government has announced new Smoke and Heat Alarm Legislation coming…
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The Carer’s Allowance Supplement (Scotland) Bill has been unanimously approved by Scottish Parliament. It means that if you get Carer’s Allowance then you will receive a double payment of £462.80 this winter. Find out more here.
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At Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (DAGCAS), we are always on the lookout for new volunteers to help keep our service a thriving one. Full training is given, and there are roles beyond advice-giving, such as administration and social…
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